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STRIKE  FOR  THE  SOUTH ! 

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Strike  for  the  South  !  let  her  name  ever  be 

The  boast  of  ihe  true  and  the  brave; 
Lei  Freedom' d  bright  star  still  shine  on  her  brow. 

And  her  banner  the  proudest  -till  wave. 
Strike  for  the  South  !  shall  the  heroes  who  fell. 

In  graves  all  unhoi:  >rod  repose, 
While  the  turf  o'er  <    eh  head,  and  the  sword  by  each  side. 

9a   been  stained  with  the  blood  of  her  foe 

Strike  for  the  South  '  for  Liberty's  suu. 

hi  darkness  and  gloom  has  not  set ; 
Her  bright  beams  still  shine  like  a  lighl  from  a  I ...  ^  <  . 

And  will  lead  thee  to  victory  yet. 
Strike  for  the  South  !  for  her  weapons  are  bright. 

And  the  heroes  who  weild  them  are  strong  ; 
Let  her  name  brightly  glow  on  the  record  of  fame. 

And  her's  be  the  proudest  in  song. 

Strikeforthe  South  !  we  will  honor  her  name. 

1  or  the  glorious  deeds  she  has  done  ! 
The  laurel  we'll  twine  'around  each  patriot  brow. 

And  shout  when  the  battle  is  won. 
Strike  for  the  South!   it  must,  never  be  said 

That  her  banner  was  furled  to  a  foe  : 
'•  Let  those  stars  ever  shine  in  bright  glory  aloae. 

And  the  pathway  to  victory  show.*' 


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